Tool Maker - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

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Job Description

Compensation Range: $ 32.81 - 42.19/HR
Shift: 1st Shift

You'll be based at our Rochester site, where we make the essential lab plastics that help drive breakthroughs in vaccines, biologic therapies, and diagnostic kits. This campus is also the manufacturing site for Thermo Fisher Scientific's Nalgene® labware and the Nalgene® reusable water bottles produced for global distribution.

As part of our Laboratory Products Division, you'll be joining a team that provides virtually everything needed for laboratories across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, academia, biotechnology, and industrial research sectors. Our extensive product portfolio includes advanced analytical instruments, essential lab equipment, cold storage, and a wide range of consumables like reagents, chemicals, and labware.

Reporting to the Tool Room Manager, this position is responsible for the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of molds, mold components, jigs, fixtures, and specialized machinery. The role requires expertise in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving mold-related issues, ensuring optimal performance and functionality. This position also involves collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to support production needs, maintain high-quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in tooling processes.

A Day in the Life:

• Utilize standard measuring equipment and apply advanced mathematics, including trigonometry and geometry, to ensure precision in tooling and machine setups.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and sketches to design, construct, repair, and modify molds, tooling, fixtures, and related components.
• Maintain proficiency in operating all Tool Room equipment and performing bench, machine, and finishing operations to condition and modify intricate plastic injection molds.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble mold tooling, ensuring functionality and adherence to design specifications.
• Select appropriate materials for tool construction and repair, considering performance requirements, drafts, shrinkages, and tool design.
• Achieve required mold finishes efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and hydraulic systems using circuit diagrams, test meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Respond promptly to manufacturing support calls, resolving mold and tooling issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, parts replacements, and labor hours.
• Construct and repair machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, and dies to ensure effective toolroom operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on special projects and assignments to support organizational goals.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols for machine operations and tooling activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing mold-related production issues.

Other Duties:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mold design, efficiency, and durability.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Assist in training apprentices or junior mold makers as needed.
• Operate various hand tools, measuring instruments, and machining equipment to support other production needs.
• Participate in team meetings, safety training, and process improvement discussions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Education:

• Successful completion of a four-year apprenticeship or equivalent, demonstrable experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Journeyman Mold Maker is essential.
• Proficiency in mathematics, including trigonometry and geometry.
• Valid certification to operate both stand-up aisle lift trucks and electric or gas sit-down forklifts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong technical understanding of tool and mold design, materials, and operations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Skilled in the use of Tool Room machinery and precision measuring tools.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and handle complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to tooling and equipment maintenance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exceptional manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and precise touch required for completing intricate work without compromising valuable molds.
• Strong visual acuity to interpret blueprints and conduct detailed inspections.

What We Offer:

Compensation:

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits:

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards